-Inserts ads into google searches, possibly more, as of a recent update. This is absolutely unacceptable.-Doesn't work on all flash videos, and cannot download certain quality videos from youtube.-Opens tab after updating, which is done silently, interrupting browsing.

Summary

This was a good addon, and I was very happy with it, however I will not put up with advertisements being inserted into pages. Greed is bad, yo.

1) The list of sites it advertises being able to download from is impressive!2) Review by CNet very positive.

Cons

Tried on YouTube and another site and did not work. For both sites a small window appeared under the icon when I clicked it. That window disappeared after a second. Said something about "Request sent" (Some details) then "Received Answer".

I suspect that if CNET gave it 5 stars that it does work, at least at the time CNET tested it. It's quite possible that with extra time I could get it to work, but I've already invested over an hour doing initial research and installing it.

PS - I have a concern about why this Chrome Extension is not available from the normal source that most others are available - the Chrome store. I suspect there is a good and logical reason but I wish that reason was explained somewhere. If this extension had not been reviewed by CNET, I would have concerns about the security and reliability of this extension and would never have downloaded it.

Summary

Never worked for me so I could have rated 2 or 1 star, but I chose to not put more time into attempting to debug. Maybe it's fine and it's a problem with my computer or setup. I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt rating it 3 stars.

For some reason many downloaders no longer work with YouTube, probably because google changed system to prevent downloads. This one works just fine. You get a download button directly under the video and get choose what quality to download. Kuzma Safonov patiently answered my requests for help until I figured out how to install extension directly, without going to Google Play. Thank you.

even tho it gives you multibles to download, needs to be more informent of the player so you don't make mistakes in downloading the wrong files that can't be played with the player you have installed on your pc... waste

Summary

over all it is a descent player for google chrome sense realplayer has stopped working for chrome all together... still needs improvement so it will download amvs or mvs from youtube from google chrome browser.

Easy to install and run. Downloading is simple, and files can be stored in desired location. Easiest downloader I have ever used. If using Chrome as browser, you need to download this from the Chrome Store, as this file is .crx

Cons

Slow download speed, but not bad. Gives selections of all downloadable video on page, so selection of correct file can be confusing to new users.

Summary

EASY TO INSTALL, RUN AND USE! IF YOU ARE USING CHROME AS YOUR BROWSER, PLEASE GET THIS FROM CHROME WEB STORE TO USE.

Despite going through all the stages listed in the guide for crx files (which were not absolutely correct as I found that the Chrome exe file was under 'program files' rather than the Chrome folder in the hidden 'AppData' folder) I was unable to install this app as Chrome blocked it & generated a message stating that extensions were only allowed from the Chrome web store. Very disappointing! :( Perhaps the developers could be persuaded to post this app on the Chrome web store?

Easy to use. A "download arrow" icon appeared at the top right next to the wrench in Chrome. Play the video first, then it'll turn blue, and just click that arrow. DONE!

Cons

The file is a crx type file. So there are some extra steps needed to get it running.Go to this site for east guidance on what to do with a crx file.http://www.simplehelp.net/2011/07/09/how-to-open-and-install-crx-files/

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